Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo vs Springbank 9 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Springbank
★ 5.00
£399
Springbank 9 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society
Springbank
£399
| Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo | Springbank 9 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Springbank |
| Region | Campbeltown | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 57.1% |
| Age | 9 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £399 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Springbank 9 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Springbank 9 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society
Quick verdict
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 9 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society is better value at £399 vs £399.
For beginners: Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
Springbank 9 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 9 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Only Springbank 9 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society